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Yeah it’s been fantastically successful in that regard.

In my own case, it’s certainly been one of my life’s great adventures. The most meaningful thing I’ve ever done.

It’s a lot more common for people to be told that they will regret not having kids, than being told they’ll regret having them

That’s not my experience, at all.

When I was in my 20s plenty of older guys would tell me not to have kids. Admittedly, these were the older weirdos hanging out at bars, but the source of the advice isn’t really in question right now.

I don’t begrudge anyone not wanting kids. It’s not for everyone.

That said, my first thought when I saw the post title was “I don’t regret having kids”.

I suppose the caveat is that my twins are only 2 and a half, I may well regret having kids when they start getting pregnant, selling drugs, marrying chat bots, that sort of thing.

Edit: I just scrolled through some of the other comments and noticed that the majority of them say that they don’t regret not having kids. The fediverse is pretty homogenous I guess.

Install Linux in virtual box.

I really want to build something.

Tangible or intangible i dont particularly mind, but i want it be useful to people and be free from commercial influence.

Thats true i suppose, but there’s a bunch of more appropriate descriptions, like abuse of office or corruption.

The specific problem of people from the Trump admin betting on polymarket is not “gambling”.

That specific problem isn’t really “gambling” tough.

Theft. That’s what is up with all these violence fantasies.

I don’t think of myself as a violent or aggressive person. I’ve navigated my entire adult life without giving anyone a beating.

However, throughout history theives have received a violent response from their victims. If you steal something you should expect to face the wrath of your victim if you’re caught.

Ok, shot instead of beaten.

No.

Even in a safe, posh neighbourhood you’re very likely to get beaten.

You might have justified it in your own mind but to everyone else you’re just a thief.

Its got a logo on it FFS.

Satisfying homogenised mammalian excretion.

Im not sure if youre actually this daft but obviously thats not true - im sure you’re entitled to claim a deduction for expenses you incur in producing your income.